Chapter 2
I went over a few shop things with Esme, and talked to her about new recipes. She really left it all in my hands. She is like a second mother to me and gave me this job when I first moved to Seattle. She trusted me to run the shop on my own and scale down her visits so she could pursue other endeavors. On the group's way out Alice and I exchanged numbers, she was more than happy to go out and explore the Seattle scene and demanded that I help her.
"So when can we go out Bella?"
"I'm sure you can go out whenever you like, haha, but I get up at 6 am daily, late nights and early mornings do not work for me." I replied, both joking and serious. I prefer to hang out at home with a good book.
"Oh come on Bells, I am sure mommy dearest will let you skip a day to show her kids a night on the town." Emmett smiled at his mom using the full force of his dimples.
"Oh Bella dear I would love to come in and do some baking Saturday if you want to go out Friday night. You need a break anyway." Esme said sweetly, obviously missing the fact I didn't want to go out.
"Esme, you don't have to do that."
"I insist!" Alice yelled. "It'll be perfect because you'll get a chance to meet Jasper and Rose"
Before I could question who they were a velvet voice that belonged to that of a Greek God spoke up "Jasper is Alice's fiancé and Rose is Emmett's girlfriend." I was momentarily stunned by the sound of his voice, and when I did find my own voice I was shocked by my bravery.
"And is there a girlfriend or fiancé of yours I will be meeting?" Where did that come from?
"Um...Erm…No. I am single." The cutest and faintest blush crossed his cheeks. Inside I was doing the happy dance, Edward was single! Although would it really matter in the long run?
"Oh okay then." And then in a whisper meant only for myself I added "Me too". Although no one was meant to hear I saw a smile cross Edward's face, it was pure elation.
"Alright so it's settled, we'll all go out Friday night, Bella I'll text you the place."
"Sounds good Alice, Emmett, Edward I'll see you guys tomorrow. There are treats to be made." With that I excused myself to the kitchen to finish up some work.
Esme and the gang left, not before I got the chance to thank Esme for working on Saturday for me. For the rest of my Thursday I just baked and stored treats and helped Angela tidy the shop. Unfortunately she wouldn't be going out with us Friday night but lucky for her, Ben her boyfriend would be by to keep her company. She took Sundays and Mondays off.
I could not get my mind off of Edward Cullen; he was beautiful and sent my heart fluttering. I worked diligently trying to distract myself, but all I could picture was his hair, his eyes, his muscles, his lips, his everything and what I would want to do with that everything. I was in entirely too deep, and nervous for Friday night.